Loran
Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-an ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Loran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,452 babies have been named Loran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Loran is past its peak , currently ranked #25,874 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,874
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Loran
Loran is a boy name .
Is Loran a boy or girl name? Loran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,874 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,483. Loran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Loran is currently ranked #25,874 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Loran include Lor, Loy, Loie, and Lorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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